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Edden Family History

Edden Surname Meaning

English (Midlands and northern England): from the Middle English personal name Ed (a pet form of Edgar, Edward, or Edwin, all beginning with the Old English element ēad ‘prosperity’ with the characteristically West Midland genitival suffix -en).

This surname has a long association with Brailes in Warwickshire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Edden family from?

You can see how Edden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 85 Edden families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Edden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edden families in 1891.
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What did your Edden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Edden. 25% of Edden men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Edden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edden were Old Age Pensioner and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Carpenter joiner
    19%
  • Farm Worker
    19%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Edden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edden census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 483 immigration records available for the last name Edden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 552 military records available for the last name Edden. For the veterans among your Edden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edden lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Edden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Edden in 1959 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edden ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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